TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Skillet Bacon Spread

Bacon lovers are in for a treat with Skillet Bacon Spread. Made by a Seattle caterer and restaurateur, it’s now available online. What do you do with bacon spread? We have dozens of suggestions. And we also have a recipe, so you can make your own. Read the full review. Do you know the different…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Burger Dimple & Butter Pat

You can take two simple steps to grill a better burger. Dimple It If your burgers tend to puff up, here’s a tip to keep them looking good: Use a spoon to press a dimple into the top before placing them on the grill. The burgers will rise while remaining shapely. Butter It We had…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Butter On Steak

Want to perk up the flavor of a steak? Yesterday’s tip from THE NIBBLE’s chef was on steak seasoning. Today he says: brush a little butter on steak just before serving. The next time you grill, pan roast or broil a steak, brush a really light coating of melted butter over it before bringing it…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Steak Seasoning

Ready for seasoning! Photo courtesy Allen Brothers.   Many people season a steak simply, with salt and pepper (see our chef’s technique for sprinkling salt from a height to get an even application). Some may add a bit of onion salt. THE NIBBLE’s chef recommends a touch of cumin in addition to the salt and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Waste Less Food

Some sources say that about one-third of food worldwide is wasted. Fresh fruits and vegetables that go bad lead the list. A report on FoodProductionDaily.com finds that the average American household throws out 14% of its food purchases: $590/year for a family of four, more than $43 billion/year combined. Sodexo, one of the world’s largest…
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